Batt life got worse after updating to .474

So, I've updated to the latest .474 and it seems that my battery life got worse (I am coming from .261). It idles about 5% an hour. Also, when I check the battery info, it always shows me in 5% increments. Like, first 100%, then 95%, then 90% an so on.

So, I've updated to the latest .474 and it seems that my battery life got worse (I am coming from .261). It idles about 5% an hour. Also, when I check the battery info, it always shows me in 5% increments. Like, first 100%, then 95%, then 90% an so on.

Should I reinstall? or go back to .261? or just wait till 7.1?

Thanks.

From what I hear, 474 has noticeably improved battery life for users. There could be several factors affecting your results.

For one, you could be in an area with poor reception which will drain battery more quickly. Another thing is that you should give it a few days for settling before really judging. I would say after 2-3 full days of cycling with charges should give you a good impression.

If you don't see better results after, I would recommend either reinstalling the OS or reverting back to the OS that worked better prior.

From what I hear, 474 has noticeably improved battery life for users. There could be several factors affecting your results.

For one, you could be in an area with poor reception which will drain battery more quickly. Another thing is that you should give it a few days for settling before really judging. I would say after 2-3 full days of cycling with charges should give you a good impression.

If you don't see better results after, I would recommend either reinstalling the OS or reverting back to the OS that worked better prior.

Good luck!

Thanks.
Yeah, that's true, reception in my crib sucks. sometimes it can't even find the signal. But yeah, OK I will give it few days and see what's up.

Do you think it's weird though that the battery discharges by 5% increments? do you guys have the same thing? It never shows like 92% or 64%...

It's a good idea to do a battery pull occasionally to clear up the software and anything running incorrectly. It usually clears up memory and much of the unnecessary processing running in the background. It's usually just a good idea to do a battery pull shortly after an OS insatll to ensure all applications are installed correctly and there are no more hard restarts required.

I think a lot of it is just for peace of mind. It doesn't hurt and you will likely only benefit from it.

When you install a new OS the system reboot from scratch! So there is no need to clear up a memory that is supposedly already cleared. But many have reported that a battery pull change the battery meter reported. So there is at least one reason to battery pull.

Thanks.
Yeah, that's true, reception in my crib sucks. sometimes it can't even find the signal. But yeah, OK I will give it few days and see what's up.

Do you think it's weird though that the battery discharges by 5% increments? do you guys have the same thing? It never shows like 92% or 64%...

I'm in the same boat, very poor reception in my area, and on top of that I have it connected to my router when ever in range. So to be realistic 474 is not any worse that any other build for battery life for me. But software can't make up for the fact that the towers are too far away